as in puddles
a small often deep body of water
a secluded pool that has long been a locally favored spot for skinny-dipping
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as in staffs
a body of persons at work or available for work
a large pool of applicants for the summer internship
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as in supplies
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time
a pool of ideas ready to use whenever the cartoonist needs to meet a deadline
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as in deposits
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
office workers setting up a pool for the collective purchase of lottery tickets
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as in stacks
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Recent Examples of pools
Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Everyone else can make their way to any of the three heated pools around the property.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Seek out ships with adults-only pools, spa retreats, and private balconies.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Finally, the uppermost Cloud Terrace hosts a landscaped events plaza alongside a ballroom, a function room, planters and reflection pools.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
Finally, the uppermost Cloud Terrace hosts a landscaped events plaza alongside a ballroom, a function room, planters and reflection pools.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
Seek out ships with adults-only pools, spa retreats, and private balconies.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
State high-risk pools could provide access to coverage to people with preexisting conditions as an alternative to the private insurance market.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And so these insurance pools were not a feasible option for many due to exorbitant premiums.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
Everyone else can make their way to any of the three heated pools around the property.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Everyone else can make their way to any of the three heated pools around the property.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Seek out ships with adults-only pools, spa retreats, and private balconies.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Finally, the uppermost Cloud Terrace hosts a landscaped events plaza alongside a ballroom, a function room, planters and reflection pools.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
Finally, the uppermost Cloud Terrace hosts a landscaped events plaza alongside a ballroom, a function room, planters and reflection pools.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
Seek out ships with adults-only pools, spa retreats, and private balconies.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
State high-risk pools could provide access to coverage to people with preexisting conditions as an alternative to the private insurance market.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And so these insurance pools were not a feasible option for many due to exorbitant premiums.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pools
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This version merges personal reflections with a tribute to cultural heritage.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Mexican music merges with rap in Fuerza Regida‘s groundbreaking new project.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
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Social media is a bridge that connects me with my patients, humanizing medicine in a way that just wasn’t possible before.Nisha Bunke, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This strategically significant waterway connects crude oil producers in the Middle East with major global markets.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Buchanan’s and show that what may differentiate Latinos in language unites them in community.Julia Moore, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Instead, create an environment driven by the pride, purpose and passion that unites your entire team with clear payoffs and inclusive processes.Sam Adeyemi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In reportedly boycotting the Grammy Awards, Bryan joins the ranks of other high-profile artists who have withdrawn from the nominations process in recent years.Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2024
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Loyd was incrementally better for Frisco, and joins them for the rest of the season.Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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